Kyoto in March with Mark
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Toilet controls at Takako's parent's house.
Heian Shinto shrine (826 AD) in downtown Kyoto
Shinto roof detail
Another nameless unremarkable shrine in the city of shrines
Temple roof detail
Worshiper pulling rope (banging gong) to rouse deity
Tea house garden with koi filled pond in Kyoto
Gargoyles on temple rafters
Kiyomizu temple located up a hill overlooking Kyoto
Temple bell which is rung 100 times at New Years and heard all across Kyoto valley
Kyoto valley (taken from temple summit)
Angry Buddha in neglected chapel outside the main temple
Dan inbibes holy water from mountain stream beside Shinto temple
Final wedding plans hammered out by committee
Kerry and Takako on their next to last night of unmarried bliss
Bikes area of Dan's apartment building
Roadside shrine for lost children. Images on rocks have bibs tied to them
Closeup of neighborhood hot and cold drink machine
Electricity is expensive, so most people hang laundry outside
Beer machine out in the open for all to use and abuse
Detail of gate roof supports showing cranes above and a dragon and tiger below.
Door to Dan's tiny apartment
Neighboorhook drink machines
Detail of gate roof supports showing cranes above and a dragon and tiger below
Second but most impressive gate at Dookie castle
Notice manicured trees beside Hungadunga Castle
Detail of carved peacocks on main gate to Dublin Castle
Gargoyle on temple rafters
Grand garden with three tiered water fall
Grand garden with three tiered water fall
Grand garden with three tiered water fall with festively dressed ubangies at right
Many japanese wear gause masks in public to lessen exposure to disease and pollen
I feel a piece of cigarette very gentle when I feel easy at home after the daily work
Plastic food in display windows of all restaurants
Main Street Kyoto showing use of English at most places